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Randy Carroll Obituary

Carroll, Randy "Corky" Randy "Corky" Carroll, age 70, of Jenison, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2015. He was a loving husband and a great father. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 47 years, Barb; children, Michelle Carroll, Mike and Emma Carroll, Karen and Don Lavette; grandchildren, Jason, Katie, Gary, Jessica, Adam; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Betty and Bob Porter, James D. Walter, Jr., Susan and John Holmes, Margaret Pruitt, Jean Ann and Jack Duell; aunt, Arlene Tudor; cousins, Jennifer Hodge, Beth Tudor Lambert, Kate Ethelridge. Corky proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He loved working on his 1930 Model A and won many awards. He was a member of the "Grand A's" Model A Club. He was also an avid stamp collector and a Titanic enthusiast. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday 11 am at Holy Redeemer, 2700 Baldwin St., Jenison, with Fr. Ronald Hutchinson Celebrant. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.


Published by Grand Rapids Press from Nov. 24 to Nov. 26, 2015.
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Barb and family,
Sorry to read about Cork. He was a good friend.

Mike Cutrara

December 6, 2015

Barb and family,
Words seem inadequate at this difficult time. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful memories, the love of those around you, and strength from God help you through the days ahead.
Gene & Joyce Frantz

Gene & Joyce Frantz

November 27, 2015

Hi Barb and Family, Sorry we are in Florida at this time. We would like to be there with you and the Family. We will be thinking of all of you at this time and prayers will be going out for you and the family.It was a real shock to hear the news.Hope to talk to you soon Barb. Jerry and Shirley Kruys








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Jerry and Shirley Kruys

November 26, 2015

I liked Corky alot, he was funny and was great to work with. I'll miss his e-mails. Prayers to his family.

Vanarsdal Judi

November 26, 2015

Corky was a good guy whom I'm sure will be greatly missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go to his family in their time of sorrow. May his memory be eternal!

Sophia Iteen

November 26, 2015

Barb and family.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.. I was so sorry to hear of Corky's passing. I am thinking of you and praying for you.. Love you, Kim Mahoney

Kim Mahoney

November 25, 2015

Corny was a really good guy to work with saddened by his passing will be missed

Mike Schutt

November 25, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Corky was a great guy. He was always happy and sent the funniest e-mails. It was always a pleasure working with him and I loved his sense of humor and wit. All of our Keebler family will greatly miss him. He was the sweetest man.

Cheryl Boone
Keebler
Jenison, Mi.

Cheryl Boone

November 24, 2015

Was a pleasure working with you in shipping. Many laughs along the way. God Bless You and your Family

Bill & Roxanne Wright

November 24, 2015

Though I didn't work with Corky often, when I did he always had a story to share with me and enjoyed making me laugh. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember him fondly.

Ronnie Aungst

November 24, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Han & Deb Fikkert

November 24, 2015

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